MORE North Wales drivers than ever before were breath tested during the latest police drink-driving campaign.

During the All Wales Christmas Drink Drive Campaign 16,398 breath tests were administered in North Wales, with 55,000 drivers being tested around the country.

In North Wales the tests led to 131 arrests.

Deputy Chief Constable Ian Shannon said: “It is disappointing that drivers still put their own lives and other road users’ lives at risk, just to have a drink, with over 600 people caught over the drink-drive limit throughout Wales during the month-long campaign.

“We will continue to target drink and drug-drivers throughout the year. Our enforcement is not seasonal. There has been public support for this approach, and together we can help make our roads safer for all.”